Profits BeforePatient Safety

In an effort to grow sales, lawsuits allege Intuitive Surgicaldisregarded important safety precautions, inadequately trainedsurgeons and even encouraged doctors to conductunsupervised surgeries before they were ready.

Robotic SurgeryUnder Scrutiny

Robotic surgery hasn't proven to be any safer than existinglaproscopic techniques. In fact, since 2009, 70 deaths involvingthe da Vinci robot were reported to the FDA. The FDA has nowbegun surveying hospitals over the surgical system.

Billions Recovered

Time is Running Out

All injury claims are governed by a statute of limitations. This limits the amount of time the injured party has to file a lawsuit. The longer you wait to file a claim, the more likely it is your time will run out.

No Recovery, No Fee

If we believe you have a valid claim, our firm will accept your case on a contingency fee basis. This means that unless we are successful in recovering money on your behalf you will not incur any legal fees.

What’s my case worth?

If you were injured in a robotic surgery procedure you may qualify to file a da Vinci Robot Lawsuit. Although every case is different, our lawyers believe victims of bad robot surgery may be entitled to significant compensation for their injuries.

The University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System is currently under fire for endorsing the da Vinci robot in a national advertising campaign. Twelve physicians appeared in the ad above a caption that read, “We believe in da Vinci Surg....Read More »

Intuitive Surgical, Inc., is facing mounting da Vinci robot lawsuit claims over patient injuries allegedly related to the use of the da Vinci Surgical System. What’s more, the company experienced a 5 percent drop in profits during the final quarter....Read More »

Claims put forth in a recently filed da Vinci robot lawsuit could influence other women who have allegedly suffered from robotic surgery complications in hysterectomies using the da Vinci Surgical System. The plaintiff, a 45-year-old-woman who hails ....Read More »

What is Going On With da Vinci Robot Lawsuits?

Plaintiffs filing da Vinci lawsuits allege that the arms of the machine are not insulated properly and that the electrical current may jump around, thus burning nearby healthy organs and tissues. Additionally, according to the Wall Street Journal in an article posted May 25, 2010, some physicians maintain that Intuitive did not provide adequate training to the hospitals and surgeons using the device. When a hospital agrees to purchase the da Vinci Surgical System, Intuitive pays for a two-day course to properly train two physicians in the use of the device. While some hospitals have taken it upon themselves to establish thorough training programs, other facilities may not require supervision or full training to operate the robot. However, Intuitive maintains that they did not engage in improper training to encourage the implementation of its product.

Alleged Injuries from the da Vinci Surgical System

Plaintiffs injured by the da Vinci robot allege that patients may face serious complications following their surgeries that may have been avoided as a result of design flaws and inadequate training, including:

Excessive bleeding

Burning or tearing of organs and intestines

Inflammation of the lining in the abdomen

Punctured arteries, vessels or organs

Revision surgeries

Wrongful death

FDA Attempts to Learn More

According to allegations, Intuitive Surgical did not properly test the device before they placed it on the market. Additionally, plaintiffs claim that the manufacturer did not evaluate the long-term consequences and may have withheld information regarding complications or injuries post-surgery.

However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a survey to gain additional information from surgeons regarding their opinions after noticing an increase in complications stemming from the use of the device. Additionally, in May 2013, Intuitive sent a notification to hospitals warning surgeons of the potential complications and risks associated with the cautery scissors. According to CNBC, the scissors may develop cracks that can lead to an inadvertent leaking of energy and burning of the nearby tissues.

Have You Been The Victim of Botched Robotic Surgery? Contact Us Now

If you or someone you know recently underwent a surgery in which the presiding physician used the da Vinci Surgical System and you suffered serious side effects or complications, call us at 1-888-352-6406. We will provide you with a confidential and free case evaluation. If you are eligible to file a da Vinci lawsuit against Intuitive Surgical Inc., we will work with you to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.